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VOL. 86 NO. 151 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 75 cents $1.00 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2019 VOL. 88 NO. 297 Hearing for three firefighters to continue By PETER CURRIER closed last Tuesday. was presented that the com- the hearing be made open to that took place between April on the matter, saying that, “the Staff Writer They had waived the execu- mission had not previously the public, they would have 2 and June 5 of 2018. The City does not comment on WESTFIELD — The hear- tive session for another hear- heard. had to have sent a letter hearing follows a recommen- pending personnel matters.” ing for the three firefighters ing at Little River Fire Station “There was a lot of informa- requesting so ahead of time. dation of termination of the In a past Fire Commission being accused of tarnishing late last month in which the tion coming forth. This is real- As of Friday, the Fire three firefighters sent to each meeting in March where the the name of a superior officer firefighters went into greater ly the first time this commis- Commission had received no Fire Commission on Nov. 18 two of the three firefighters will continue at 9 a.m. Dec. 18 detail about the case itself and sion got the in-depth details such letter. They had not by Deputy Chief Andy Hart. were present, they claimed at City Hall in what is likely to their accusations against Fire about the situation,” said received a letter ahead of the In the open session hearing on that they had been the victims be a closed session. Chief Patrick Egloff. Masciadrelli, “By continuing first part of the hearing either. Nov. 25, the firefighters and of harassment by some of Fire Captain Rebecca Fire Commission Chair the hearing it gives us a chance “In terms of the way we their attorneys claimed that their fellow firefighters in the Boutin and Firefighters Kyle Albert Masciadrelli said that to sit back and process every- expected to go, we thought it they had not been made aware department. Boutin and Miltimore and David Kennedy he is uncertain if the issue will thing we have heard.” would be better for it to remain of the letter until that moment. Miltimore specifically will go back before the Fire be resolved at Wednesday’s Masciadrelli had main- closed,” said Attorney During that same hearing, detailed an incident in which Commission after a four hour hearing or if it will have to tained up until this point that Boutin read out a statement on Maurice Cahillane, who has they discovered pictures of closed hearing Dec. 10 did not continue again. He was not the commission had been behalf of all three of the fire- been the legal counsel for the themselves in the fire depart- yield any sort of result. The permitted to give much detail largely shielded from the facts fighters, which can be read in firefighters and their attorneys about what was said during of the case itself. three firefighters in this case. the Nov. 26 edition of The ment’s common area that had had requested that the execu- the closed hearing, but he Masciadrelli noted that if The hearing is specifically Westfield News. been altered to depict them as tive session hearing remain noted that a lot of information the firefighters wished to have in relation to an investigation Egloff has not commented decapitated. From ‘Jaws’ to laws: Humason interviewed by Paper Mill students By HOPE wanted to be a police officer.” budget is in line, and I want to E. TREMBLAY A chance encounter with make sure Westfield is a safe Assistant Managing Editor law enforcement led him to community to live in and to WESTFIELD — State Sen. Westfield District Court drive through.” Donald F. Humason Jr., the where he ended up working After the interview, city’s mayor-elect, has been as a security officer. This Humason said he was fielding questions from jour- introduced him to the politics impressed with the Paper Mill nalists across the state recent- behind laws and when former journalists. ly, but none as interesting as state Rep. Michael R. Knapik “This was great,” he said. those asked by Paper Mill asked Humason to join his “The students were all so Elementary School’s second- team of aides, Humason engaged. I’ve always found grade reporters, he said. jumped into politics and that when talking to kids, they Students in Kathleen never looked back. ask better questions than Knapik’s class interviewed He told students when adults – they have no filter Humason for more than an Knapik became the senator, and they are honest.” hour last week as part of the Humason ran for, and won, Below are some of the Westfield Education to his representative seat. He ledes and headlines created Business Alliance Adopt-a- then won Knapik’s senate by the second graders follow- Classroom partnership with seat when he resigned. For ing the session with narrative The Westfield News. nearly two decades Humason from Knapik: Students have been work- has represented residents of Yeray Amaro Gonzalez: ing with newspaper staff and western Massachusetts at the Humason Stops Texting! Knapik on interviewing and State House in Boston, but Yeray asked Humason note-taking skills. The stu- now he wants to work hard about his most important law, dents conducted research on for his fellow Westfield resi- he responded with several, Humason and created their dents as mayor. including the hands-free driv- own questions ahead of the Students asked why he ran ing law. Yeray wrote this interview. Following the for mayor. headline because she felt it interview, students hosted “I love Westfield,” he said, was funny and interesting … Westfield News Editor Hope “I was born at Noble Hospital, people would read her article Donald F. Humason Jr. speaks to students at Paper Mill Elementary School as teacher Tremblay for a “professional I grew up here and I want to because they don’t know Kathleen Knapik takes notes as part of the Westfield Education to Business Alliance Adopt-a- working lunch” where they help people in Westfield. whether he’s not texting any- Classroom project with The Westfield News. (Photo by Hope E. Tremblay) ate lunch together and worked And, I want to be close to more or whether he’s not let- on ledes and brainstormed home to be with my wife and ting other people text any- Humason played an impor- Emilee Buoniconti: Senator Don Humason vis- headlines, including the head- son.” more, and then they’d learn tant role in the renovation and Humason ? Westfield ited Paper Mill School on line for this article. One student asked about his law. building of the two bridges, Emilee wrote this headline Wednesday and talked with They asked some hard-hit- Humason’s favorite movie Kamila Rivera: How and as mayor his goal is to because it represents second graders about every- ting questions, including what (“Jaws”) and book (“The Humason Helps build bridges – relationships Humason ‘s motivation for thing from his favorite movie bills did Humason support Lord of the Rings”). Another Kamila asked Humason – with other city officials and wanting to be mayor, her arti- “Jaws” to the favorite laws he that did not become law, as asked if he has pets (he does about how he helps people with state officials, etc. cle will be about the many wrote as a State Senator. well as some fun questions not). One student asked about and he gave several exam- Benjamin McEwan: different reasons he has for Lauren Deauseault: about Humason’s interests Humason’s top goals as ples. Kamila likes her head- Mayor Cares About Westfield wanting to be in government Acting Helped Humason in outside of politics. mayor, to which Humason line because it uses allitera- Ben wrote this headline – serving his community, Politics Humason told the young paused before answering. tion – repeated use of the first because it explains how helping people, etc. Emilee Soon-to-be Mayor Don journalists that he attended “I don’t know if I have a letter of each word! Great Humason wants to help peo- has seen his button with the I Humason says his acting and Westfield State University – top goal yet,” he said. “I have second grade skill! ple and serve the community ? Westfield slogan so she singing career prepared him then College – as a Criminal a lot of goals. I want to work Dustin Piper: Humason and because “Mayor and care thought people would con- for politics. Don Humason Justice major. with the City Council and Builds Bridges for Westfield are rhyming words so this is nect to that. visited Paper Mill School on “I never thought I would do School Committee and other Dustin likes this headline the perfect headline.” Exact Mackenzie St. Peter: this for a living,” he said. “I departments to make sure our because it has two meanings: quote from Ben! From Jaws to Laws See Humason, Page 2 Huntington residents decorate gingerbread houses By AMY PORTER houses were provided, along activity every year. “It’s my Staff Writer with frosting, candy, pretzels favorite thing to do,” admit- HUNTINGTON – Local and ice cream cones (to use ted Alice. residents took a break from for trees or “unicorn horns”) Felina Knachel, 9 and the holiday bustle Dec. 15 to on the colorful projects. Lilliana Caliento, 7, held up enjoy time with family mem- Second grader Riley their houses for a photo, bers decorating “gingerbread” Bresnahan, 7, was proud to although Lilliana said that her houses at Stanton Hall. show off his house, and so father had done most of the Sponsored by the were family members Bonnie, work, while she ate the candy. Huntington Community Roman and Alice Kubacki, Events Committee, cardboard who enjoy returning for the See Decorate, Page 3

Adelynn Busby and Felina Knachel, both 9, show off their creations from Sunday’s The Kubacki family, Bonnie, Roman, and Alice enjoy decorating their houses. (Photo by Amy Gingerbread House Decorating event put on by the Huntington Community Events Porter) Committee. (Photo by Marc St.Onge) PAGE 2 - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS Group shares feelings ‘side by side’ By LORI SZEPELAK can be a powerful tool for to enjoy the holiday decora- Correspondent sorting out and acknowl- tions at The Arbors before WESTFIELD — A sup- edging feelings and then the 9:30 a.m. meeting portive, informal gathering discussing practical strate- begins. of area residents meets gies for navigating through “There are typically about monthly at the Westfield the holiday season,” she a dozen people in the group Senior Center, welcoming said. at any given time,” said persons who may be coping Gorman described the Gorman. with life’s challenges. group as “very eclectic.” Over the years, Gorman The Side by Side Support “Some in the group are has ended each gathering Group, facilitated by Tina dealing with grief and loss,” with an inspirational story Gorman, executive director said Gorman. “Some are or poem, and as of late, par- of the Westfield Council on facing the challenges of ticipants have discovered Aging, has been meeting for caregiving. Others are man- the power of humor. 14 years. aging their own health or “So now I always finish Gorman started the group disability issues. with a humorous story that I Assistant Managing Editor Hope E. Tremblay creates a word bank for second grade journal- the first year she began Participants attend the read aloud,” said Gorman, ists as the students interview Mayor-elect Donald F. Humason Jr. at Paper Mill Elementary working for the Council on group for a variety of rea- noting that printed copies School. (Photo by Kathleen Knapik) Aging. She has a bachelor’s sons.” are distributed to members degree in social work, a Gorman noted that mem- as they leave. “Some go master’s and certificate of bers are “extremely sup- home and put their copy advanced graduate study in portive” of each other. right up on the refrigerator Humason rehabilitation counseling, “Some attend for a short for all to enjoy.” Continued from Page 1 and is a certified and time, just to get themselves For anyone who partici- licensed rehabilitation coun- through a difficult situa- pates in the support group, Wednesday to talk with goals for Westfield. Senator Don Humason Gets the selor. tion,” said Gorman. “Others they are asked to sign a Mrs. Knapik’s second grade Humason came to Paper Mill Idea (by a student without “The holidays can be a have been in the group for group procedures agree- class about his work in gov- School on Wednesday to talk a release form) wonderfully uplifting time years.” ment that ensures conversa- ernment. with Mrs. Knapik’s second Senator Humason’s mom of the year for many,” said The group typically meets tion shared among the mem- Reid Flanagan: grade class about how is pre- and dad helped him get the Gorman, adding, “but for on the fourth Friday of the bers is kept confidential. Humason Enjoys Spending paring to become Mayor in idea of helping others. His some, the holiday season month from 9:30 – 11 a.m. For more information on Time with Quinn January. mom was a nurse and she magnifies the losses of at the Westfield Senior the group or if transporta- Senator Don Humason is Wyatt Colon: Humason helped others feel better. His loved ones.” Center. This month’s gath- tion is needed to attend the busy making laws, but he Gives His Applause for father was a firefighter and Gorman added that “cher- ering is an exception due to meeting, call the center at enjoys spending his free time Jaws he put out fires. His mom ished memories of holiday the holidays. (413) 562-6435. with his son Quinn. Senator Humason told and dad’s jobs gave him the traditions” may become dis- On Dec. 20, the group “Although the members Eric Dean: Humason second graders at Paper Mill idea to work in government. torted through the eyes of will travel to The Arbors at face challenges and some- Scores Goals for Westfield School that his favorite The Westfield News adopt- someone dealing with Westfield, 40 Court St., for times tears are shed, there is Senator Don Humason, movie is “Jaws” and his ed Knapik’s classroom for a depression. its annual holiday “field also plenty of laughter,” mayor-elect of Westfield, favorite book is “The Lord year-long project that will “A peer support group trip.” Persons will have time said Gorman. doesn’t have one goal for of the Rings.” culminate in the printing of Westfield. He has a bunch of student articles. Police Logs

WESTFIELD 11:06 a.m.: found property, throwing anything at houses; responding officer reports a was arrested for operating ation of a motor vehicle and M a j o r c r i m e a n d Elm Street, a person came to 3:50 p.m.: animal com- tire fell off at the intersection motor vehicle under the influ- leaving the scene of property incident report the station to surrender a wal- plaint, Westfield Animal of Shaker and Little River ence of liquor, negligent oper- damage. Tuesday, Dec. 10 2019 let found in an Elm Street Shelter, 178 Apremont Way, a roads but the operator was 8:41 a.m.: suspicious activ- parking lot, the responding person brought an intact able to move the rig out of ity, Frederick Street, a caller officer reports he could not brown and white male shih tzu traffic, the trucker arranged requests an officer for a rea- immediately contact the dog found near the Holyoke for assistance; Court Logs son which could not be deter- owner of the wallet and it was Hospital to the shelter, an ani- 6:38 p.m.: accident, East mined due to a language bar- stored for safe keeping; mal control officer reports the Main Street, a caller reports Westfield District of 3 Stagecoach Road, rier, the responding office 11:45 a.m.: rambunctious dog was transported to the his vehicle was struck in the Court Southwick, pleaded guilty to reports he was told that a behavior, Holland Avenue, a Thomas J. O’Connor animal rear at a red light, the respond- Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 charges of operating a motor young girl had been walking a caller reports multiple groups shelter in Springfield; ing officer reports the suspect Michael J. Muranko, 41, of vehicle under the influence of dog when the operator of a of school-children are throw- 5:31 p.m.: accident, Little vehicle fled but was stopped 306 Elm St., Apt. 5, Westfield, liquor (a second offense) and pickup truck stopped and ing snowballs at vehicles and River Road at Pontoosic Road, at the intersection of Court was placed on pretrial proba- negligent operation of a motor spoke to her about the dog, the houses, the responding officer multiple callers report a trac- and Washington streets, the tion for six months after he was vehicle and was sentenced to a ten day term in the house of girl was told to go inside by a reports he found children tor trailer unit struck an operator was fount be intoxi- arraigned on a charge of assault neighbor, the incident was throwing snowballs at each embankment and the trucker and battery brought by correction, suspended, with cated, Donna L. Krutka, 60, Westfield police. probation for one year. He was referred to a Community other who were advised of the subsequently called to report a of 54 Berkshire Dr., Westfield, Service Unit officer; complaint and warned about rear tire had blown out, the Richard J. Dittrich Jr., 28, assessed $600.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY Tues., Dec. 17, 2019 is the 352nd day of the year. 14 days remain until the end of the year.

ON THIS DAY Up to 1,000 demonstrators Artillery Observation Palestinian terrorists on der trial ends at the Old monica player (d. 1987) march on Government Battalion POWs are shot by Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci– Bailey in London, with Ian 1945 – Chris Matthews, 1807 – Napoleonic Wars: House in Darwin, Northern Waffen-SS Kampfgruppe Fiumicino Airport. Huntley found guilty of two American journalist and France issues the Milan Territory, Australia. Joachim Peiper. 1981 – American Brigadier counts of murder. His girl- author Decree, which confirms the 1919 – Uruguay becomes 1946 – Kurdistan flag day, General James L. Dozier is friend, Maxine Carr, is found 1946 – Eugene Levy, Continental System. a signatory to the Buenos the flag of Kurdistan was abducted by the Red guilty of perverting the Canadian actor, director, 1812 – War of 1812: U.S. Aires copyright treaty. raised for the first time in Brigades in Verona, Italy. course of justice. and screenwriter forces attack a Lenape vil- 1926 – Antanas Smetona Mahabad in eastern 1983 – Provisional IRA 2003 – SpaceShipOne, 1948 – Jim Bonfanti, lage in the Battle of the assumes power in Lithuania Kurdistan (Iran). members detonate a car piloted by Brian Binnie, American rock drummer Mississinewa. as the 1926 coup d’état is 1947 – First flight of the bomb at Harrods Department makes its first powered and 1953 – Bill Pullman, 1835 – The second Great successful. Boeing B-47 Stratojet strate- Store in London. Three first supersonic flight. American actor Fire of New York destroys 50 1933 – The first NFL gic bomber. police officers and three civil- 2005 – Anti-World Trade 1956 – Peter Farrelly, acres (200,000 square Championship Game is 1950 – The F-86 Sabre’s ians are killed. Organization protesters riot American director, producer, meters) of New York City’s played. The game was at first mission over Korea. 1989 – Romanian in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. and screenwriter Financial District. Wrigley Field between the 1951 – The American Civil Revolution: Protests contin- 2005 – Jigme Singye 1956 – Dominic Lawson, 1837 – A fire in the Winter New York Giants and Rights Congress delivers ue in Timișoara, Romania, Wangchuck abdicates the English journalist and author Palace of Saint Petersburg Chicago Bears. The Bears “We Charge Genocide” to with rioters breaking into the throne as King of Bhutan. 1956 – Totka Petrova, kills 30 guards. won 23–21.[1] the United Nations. Romanian Communist 2014 – The United States Bulgarian runner 1862 – American Civil 1935 – First flight of the 1957 – The United States Party’s District Committee and Cuba re-establish diplo- 1957 – Wendy Hoyte, War: General Ulysses S. Douglas DC-3. successfully launches the building and attempting to matic relations after severing English sprinter Grant issues General Order 1938 – Otto Hahn discov- first Atlas intercontinental set it on fire. them in 1961. 1957 – Bob Ojeda, No. 11, expelling Jews from ers the nuclear fission of the ballistic missile at Cape 1989 – Fernando Collor American baseball player parts of Tennessee, heavy element uranium, the Canaveral, Florida. de Mello defeats Luiz Inácio and coach Mississippi, and Kentucky. scientific and technological 1960 – Munich C-131 Lula da Silva in the second TODAY'S 1969 – Laurie Holden, 1865 – First performance basis of nuclear energy. crash: Twenty passengers round of the Brazilian presi- BIRTHDAYS American actress and model of the Unfinished Symphony 1939 – World War II: Battle and crew on board as well dential election, becoming 1969 – Mick Quinn, by Franz Schubert. of the River Plate: The as 32 people on the ground the first democratically elect- 1936 – Pope Francis English singer-songwriter, 1892 – First issue of Admiral Graf Spee is scut- are killed. ed President in almost 30 1936 – Tommy Steele, guitarist and producer Vogue is published. tled by Captain Hans 1961 – Niterói circus fire: years. English singer, guitarist, and 1971 – Antoine Rigaudeau, 1896 – Pittsburgh, Langsdorff outside Fire breaks out during a per- 1989 – The Simpsons first actor French basketball player Pennsylvania’s Schenley Montevideo. formance by the Gran Circus premieres on television with 1937 – Art Neville, 1973 – Eddie Fisher, Park Casino, which was the 1941 – World War II: Norte-Americano in the city the episode “Simpsons American singer and key- American drummer first multi-purpose arena Japanese forces land in of Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Roasting on an Open Fire”. board player (d. 2019) 1973 – Konstadinos with the technology to create Northern Borneo. Brazil, killing more than 500. 2002 – Second Congo 1937 – John Kennedy Gatsioudis, Greek javelin an artificial ice surface in 1943 – All Chinese are 1969 – Project Blue Book: War: The Congolese parties Toole, American novelist (d. thrower North America, is destroyed again permitted to become The United States Air Force of the Inter Congolese 1969) 1973 – Rian Johnson, in a fire. citizens of the United States closes its study of UFOs. Dialogue sign a peace 1939 – James Booker, American director, producer, 1903 – The Wright broth- upon the repeal of the Act of 1970 – Polish protests: In accord which makes provi- American pianist (d. 1983) and screenwriter ers make the first controlled 1882 and the introduction of Gdynia, soldiers fire at work- sion for transitional gover- 1939 – Eddie Kendricks, 1973 – Paula Radcliffe, powered, heavier-than-air the Magnuson Act. ers emerging from trains, nance and legislative and American R&B singer-song- English runner flight in the Wright Flyer at 1944 – World War II: Battle killing dozens. presidential elections within writer (d. 1992) 1974 – Giovanni Ribisi, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. of the Bulge: Malmedy mas- 1973 – Thirty passengers two years. 1942 – Paul Butterfield, American actor 1918 – Darwin Rebellion: sacre: American 285th Field are killed in an attack by 2003 – The Soham mur- American singer and har- THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2019 - PAGE 3 Decorate Continued from Page 1 Fawn Busby and Lisa On Saturday, Dec. 21, him to arrive beginning at Goding also enjoyed spend- Santa will make an appear- 3:00 p.m., where there will be ing the time out with their ance at Stanton Hall at 3:30 crafts and refreshments, kids, Toni Goding, 9, Stephen p.m. before his traditional sponsored by the Huntington Goding, 5, and Adelynn ride through town on a fire Recreation Committee. Busbee, 9. truck. Children may wait for

Fawn Busby and Lisa Goding enjoy creating alongside of their children Toni Goding, 9, Stephen Goding, 5 and Adelynn Busby, 9. (Photo by Amy Porter)

Riley Bresnahan, 7, with decorated gingerbread house. (Photo by Amy Porter)

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Thank you Southwick first responders To the Editor, so Westfield came quickly and there again the crew was Friday afternoon our con- amazing. crete steps glazed over in the Michele was transported to light rain in the short time Noble ER where again, the that my daughter-in-law, who care she received and the had stopped in, and I enjoyed manner in which it was given a cup of tea. When she left, was so good, I just had to she slipped, fell and crashed thank everyone. Every per- onto the steps. My husband son that dealt with me as helped her get back into the family was calm, kind and house and I called 911 as she courteous also. was in terrible pain. The Thank you! Southwick police were here Carolyn Mills in less than five minutes and were incredibly gentle, kind (Note: Her dislocated and professional as they shoulder was put back into evaluated her. The Southwick place and she is in a sling, ambulance was already out home recovering.)

Report quantifies boom in Boston DPU’s Columbia Gas probe schedule still not set property values By MICHAEL cials, citing the completion of ments, and hearing dates, of the safety of the natural gas P. NORTON the National Transportation including at least one hearing distribution, operations and By COLIN YOUNG Over the six-year period State House News Service Safety Board's final report, on in the Merrimack Valley. The maintenance landscape, is State House News Service between FY 2013 and FY BOSTON - It's been almost Oct. 25 opened two investigations will take about scheduled to complete that BOSTON - Fueled by new 2019, Boston's unemploy- two months since state utility Department of Public Utilities a year, officials said. review in two weeks, or at the development and low unem- ment rate has declined from regulators opened investiga- investigations into the cause of A spokeswoman for the end of 2019. ployment, Boston has seen 6.1 percent to 3 percent, and tions into the September 2018 the incident, the utility's DPU confirmed late last week Safety-oriented steps have its population boom and its the city's downtown business overpressurization incident response to it, and whether that the investigation schedule been taken in the months since total taxable property value area has the second-highest that triggered natural gas Columbia Gas complied with and hearing dates have still not the disaster, and officials say hit a record high, the Boston occupancy rate in the coun- explosions in Andover, state and federal rules. been set. the investigations will ensure Municipal Research Bureau try. Lawrence and North Andover, At the time, the department Another key date is that any additional improve- said in the first of a special Boston has experienced "a but the schedule for the hear- said it would "soon" issue a approaching: Dynamic Risk ments are made. The probe five-part series on the city's resurgence in city living and ings remains a work in prog- schedule for the investigations Assessment Systems Inc., the may also result in major finan- recent boom times. significant growth in popula- ress. outlining key dates, deadlines company selected by the DPU cial penalties against the com- Boston property values hit tion" since 2013. About Baker administration offi- for filing testimony and com- to conduct a statewide review pany. a high of $164.5 billion in 40,000 more people live in fiscal year 2019, having Boston now than in 2013, the grown by $72.3 billion or bureau said, driving the city's 78.4 percent in the six years population more than 6 per- since fiscal 2013, the report cent higher than six years said. The bureau said the ago. increase can be "attributed to The research bureau said both the increasing value of its new series is meant to existing properties and the provide "insights and obser- new development occurring vations to keep in mind as across the city." the city prepares to release All of the city's neighbor- 2020 hoods saw "substantial" property value data." The increases in property values second part will focus on over the last six years. West trends among residential and Roxbury saw property values business properties, while increase the least, just 42.4 future reports will examine percent. The growing Seaport housing values in specific District saw its values surge neighborhoods, business 181 percent, while the property values and the Mission Hill neighborhood impact the last six years have has seen a 110 percent rise in had on city finances. values, the report said.

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(413)562-4181 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2019 - PAGE 5 Obituaries FACES OF thewestfieldnews.com/category/obituaries/ Diane T. Roy Raymond Potter SUE WEST, SVP CARSON WESTFIELD – Diane T. WESTFIELD – Roy, 62, passed away Raymond Potter passed peacefully at home Friday away at home after a brave BHN The Carson Center battle with brain cancer on December 13, 2019. She Mental Health, Addictions was born January 14, 1957 Saturday December 14, to Jean (Jack) and Joan 2019. Ray was born in and Developmental Services Douillard. She graduated Holyoke to the late Close to home from Westfield High School Raymond and Mildred in 1974. She married her (Houle) Potter. He is the loving husband of 35 years older brother to Joyce Robert Roy on June 30, (Potter) McCormick. Ray graduated from Cathedral 1984. She has worked in High School in 1964 and the electronics industry for Westfield State College in 45 years, beginning her 1968. Ray was married to LaFlesh, who kept alive Our Faces of Carson feature shares experiences from career with Digital in 1974, Kathy (Hamel) Potter in the perspective of Behavioral Health Network’s care- and was most recently Eric Roy; and her daughter, Ray’s teaching spirit to the Jamie Potvin; and many 1968 and had two children, end. Thank you to Noble givers and program directors in helping individuals employed by L3 Harris in Russell Potter and Lynn friends that have supported and families in our community. Northampton. In her free nieces and nephews. Family, friends and others (Potter) Shimelman. Ray from the beginning of time, Diane enjoyed going Survived by his loving wife Ray’s illness to his final to the beach with friends whose lives Diane has touched are invited to the of 50 years, Ray and Kathy days. Thank you to Kathy From despair to hope and family, and loved to be were always proud of the Firtion Adams Funeral Dame and Debi Garcia for As he laid in a hospital afford without their assis- by the ocean. She enjoyed many years that they shared their love and palliative walks with her husband and Service located 76 Broad together. Ray is survived by bed, recovering from a sui- tance. care during those final cide attempt, Jeremy felt Jeremy’s care managers beloved dog Rocky, and Street Westfield, MA (413- his son, Russell and grand- 562-6244), on Thursday days. Thank you to the staff completely alone. He was have also helped him afford kayaking with her daughter. daughters, Kaitlyn and of O’Connell Care at December 19, 2019 to be Karolyn Potter; by his struggling with depression various recreational servic- Diane was a wonderful per- Home. Thank you to and anxiety and had no sup- es that have been immense- son with a beautiful, kind received by the family from daughter, Lynn and her hus- Romaira who cared for Ray 4:00 – 7:00 pm immediate- band, Jeff Shimelman and port system he could reach ly helpful in his recovery. soul. She was the kind of daily from the beginning of out to. However, a single He was able to begin exer- person you could talk to ly followed by a celebration their children, Jared, Ryan his home care to his final of life ceremony. In lieu of and Abigail. He is also sur- fateful visit from a BHN cising regularly after receiv- about anything, and was days. Ray and his wife employee permanently ing a scholarship to the counted on by many as a flowers, donations can be vived by his sister, Joyce lived in Westfield, made to The UMASS ALS and her husband, Jeff transformed his life. YMCA, and was intro- source of love and support. Massachusetts for 50 years. The employee told him duced to a local creative Cellucci Fund directly McCormick of After retirement they She will be missed Pennsylvania, his niece, about BHN’s Adult space where he has taken immensely by so many who through https://www. enjoyed traveling on cruise Community Clinical part in art programs and umass.edu/advacement/ Kerry and nephew, ships all over the world. love her. She is survived by Chauncy. Ray is prede- Services (ACCS) program, computer workshops. With her husband, Robert Roy; umass-als-cellucci-fund/. Ray spent countless hours which helps create care- ACCS’s assistance, Jeremy For more information on ceased by his sister-in-law, planning trips and always her mother-in-law Rose Patricia and nephew, Mark management plans for indi- has been able to better the Cellucci Fund, e-mail said the planning was as viduals with disabilities, maintain his general health Roy; her brother, Michael Sturm. He is survived by much fun as the actual Douillard; her brother, inquiries can be sent to giv- mental health conditions, or and make lifestyle changes [email protected] his brother-in-law, Walter, cruise. This difficult jour- Mark Douillard; her son, niece, Cindy (Sturm) and substance use disorders. that have helped him cope ney could not have been When he heard about the with his anxiety and mood Steven Menard, his grand made without the support nephews, Mark and program, Jeremy felt like he instability. He’s also com- Nora Belle Brown of our family and friends. had been rescued from his pletely ended his substance VERSAILLES, KY– William; his nephew Steven The family thanks the many Nora Belle Brown, 87, and his wife, Kathleen despair: “I was very use, and is in a much better health care professionals, depressed and very alone, place overall. “I’ve found passed away Saturday Sturm, grandnephew, Brent who cared for Ray at the Sr. December 14, 2019. She and grand-niece, Kristin. and it seemed like a good the perfect mix of medica- Caritas Oncology Center, way to move forward.” tion, exercise, and healthy was born on December 13, As a young man, Ray Mercy Hospital, and 1932 in Dodson, TX to the became a Civics Teacher in However, at that moment, eating, and I’m now able to O’Connell Care at Home he was unaware of the get places and make new late Alvis and Romie the Chicopee School during the course of his ill- Wesson Walker. She retired System. He always said extensive impacts the pro- friends.” ness. Thank you to Dr. gram would have in all Jeremy says his care as a manager for Mass that he never had a real job, Kirtani who allowed Ray to Mutual. Nora was an avid because he so enjoyed his areas of his life. managers have played a believe that he would make After having taken part in major role in his recovery. gardener and loved the career. He enjoyed taking one final trip to the ocean. She taught piano les- his students to Washington the program for about two He says that everyone he Caribbean on the Carnival years, Jeremy’s life has has worked with through sons and enjoyed singing in D.C. during spring break. Vista this coming January. her church choirs. She is Brown, brothers, Jerry Even in his final days he been completely trans- ACCS has put their all into And finally, thank you to formed— “Basically, making sure his needs are survived by her children, Walker and Bud Walker. talked about the best thing Pam Hoynoski, who daughters, Alison Brown, Graveside services will be he taught his students was ACCS has helped out in met; and if they can’t help believed in making the final every facet of what I deal him directly with a prob- of Los Gatos, CA, Kristen Wednesday December 18, about how to manage moments of Ray’s life to be (Chris) Francis, of 2019, 10AM, at Camp finances. As a grandfather, with.” Jeremy’s care man- lem, they find an indirect lived with the grace and agement team helped him way to solve it. The care Versailles, sons, Alan Nelson National Cemetery. Ray enjoyed all of his dignity that he earned Brown, of Versailles, Keith A gathering to celebrate grandchildren. He especial- find new housing that is a and compassion that Jeremy throughout his life time. vast improvement over his has found at ACCS was (Lori) Brown, of Vestal, Nora’s life will be Tuesday ly enjoyed their summer Calling hours and burial NY, brother, Perry Walker, from 5pm until 7pm at visits to New Hampshire previous apartment, which something he never thought will be private. In lieu of Jeremy says was in disre- he’d find when he was lay- of Mangum, OK, grandchil- Clark Legacy Center, and teaching his grandchil- flowers, please make any dren, Romie Francis, Brannon Crossing. In lieu dren about world travels pair and very isolated. His ing in the hospital, wishing donations in Ray’s memory team arranges transporta- he was dead. But now that Rachel Francis, Mikayla of flowers, memorial con- with the help of his globe. to the Sr. Caritas Oncology Brown, Lindsey Brown, tributions are suggested to Ray traveled extensively tion for Jeremy to and from he’s found the support sys- Center, 271 Carew St., doctor’s appointments and tem offered by ACCS, he Alysia (Nick) Taormina, the Michael J. Fox throughout the summers Springfield, MA. or an Kyle (Damaris) Brown. She Foundation and Bluegrass wit food pantries, and helps never wants to imagine his organization of your choice. him afford essential items life without it. was preceded in death by Care Navigators. www.clar- Thank you to his dear www.firtionadams.com her husband, George Robert klegacycenter.com friends, LeRoy and Emily such as groceries. Over the “It’s really helped me, summer, his care managers having positive people even bought him an air con- around me, bringing out my ditioner to reduce his risk of positive qualities and reas- heat-related medical emer- suring me it’s going to get gencies—something he better,” Jeremy says. “It’s Restaurants to participate in 30th annual Chefs for Jimmy wouldn’t have been able to an amazing thing to have.” Westfield’s Shortstop Bar Chefs for Jimmy will be Street Tavern, Delaney’s Grill Country Club, The Chandler & Grill, Tekoa Country Club, held at Chez Josef in Agawam & The Mick, Elegant Affairs, Steakhouse, The Starting and Southwick’s Tucker’s on Friday, January 24, from Fazio’s Ristorante, Johnny’s Gate at GreatHorse, The Restaurant will participate in 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., and will Tavern, Leone’s Restaurant, Student Prince Cafe & The Chefs for Jimmy, an annual feature tastings of delicious Longmeadow Country Club, Fort Dining Room, Tokyo fundraising event for the local dishes, an opportunity Max’s Tavern, Murphy’s Pub, Asian Cuisine, and Tucker’s Jimmy Fund presented by drawing, a silent auction, and Nadim’s Downtown, Nina’s Restaurant. Westfield Bank is a proud supporter of Winer Levsky Group of UBS more. Funds raised benefit Cookies, Nosh Restaurant & Chefs for Jimmy, now in its Financial Services Inc. and the Jimmy Fund to support Café, On the Border Mexican 30th year, is hosted in memo- hosted by the Jimmy Fund patient care and cancer Grill & Cantina, Pierce ry of Neal Webber and Stan The Carson Center Council of Western research at Dana-Farber Brothers Coffee Roasters, Winer, two long-time sup- Massachusetts. Participating Cancer Institute in Boston. Pintu’s Indian Restaurant, porters of the Jimmy Fund. restaurants and caterers will Full list of participating Rondeau’s Dairy Bar, Since 1990, Chefs for Jimmy create dishes and décor to restaurants include: 350 Grill, Shortstop Bar & Grill, has raised more than $1.8 reflect the evening’s theme, BarKaya, Burgundy Brook Steaming Tender, Storrowton million for adult and pediat- Employee Meeting at “One night of peace, love, Café, Cerrato’s Pastry Shop, Tavern Restaurant & ric cancer care and research and food.” Chez Josef, Dana’s Main Carriage House, Tekoa at Dana-Farber. Tickets are Westfield Gas And Electric $100 and should be pur- chased in advance. For more WESTFIELD — Westfield Gas and Electric will hold information or to purchase anemployee meeting on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. The tickets, visit http://www.jim- 100 Elm Street office will close at 11AM that day. 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IN BRIEF Westfield Bridge Mary Ellen Asher, RN, is at the Senior Center Tuesday Club Results and Friday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon and can assist December 12, 2019 older adults with blood pres- North/South sure checks, medication 1st, Jen Flagg - Sue Labucki review, blood glucose testing, 2nd, Vi Martinell - Cindy and one-to-one health educa- Fullerton tion. There is no charge for 3rd, Candy Pennington - this service and no advance Eileen Doherty appointments are necessary.

East/West 1st, Kathy Meyer - Ann Westfield Senior Mello Center’s “Heaven’s 2nd, Cindy Healey - Janet O'Brien Angels” Project 3rd, Priscilla Gover - Michelle Moniz coordi- Barbara Conlin nates a group at the Westfield ——— Senior Center who sew No Bridge Until January ‘angel’ gowns for newborns 2, 2020. who never make it home from the hospital. The white angel Volunteer gowns are made from wed- ding gowns and offer comfort Companions to strangers coping with the death of a child from miscar- Sought riage, stillbirth, or through If you want to impact an neonatal loss. The baby gown older adult’s life in a positive is used to present the infants way, consider volunteering to their families as they say a with the Westfield Council final farewell before burial or Russell Police Lt. Jennifer Dubiel collects a donation from John Hoppe for the department’s toy and food drive On Aging Companion cremation. The “Heaven’s Saturday. (Photos by Marc St.Onge) Program. Companions assist Angels” group meets on the homebound elders in first Monday of the month Westfield with grocery shop- from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the ping, errands, transportation Westfield Senior Center, 45 Russell PD Toy and Food Drive to medical appointments, and/ Noble Street. Participants or friendly visiting. The goal should feel free to bring a Officer Kristen of the Westfield Council On portable sewing machine, Bell and vol- Aging Volunteer Companion sewing scissors, and pins. unteer Billy Program is to help older Those who don’t sew can par- Hennessey at adults maintain their indepen- ticipate by dismantling wed- the collection dence and sense of well- ding gowns as well as tracing table for being. It takes only two hours and cutting patterns. Please Saturday’s per week and volunteers are call the Westfield Senior “Stuff The reimbursed for their gas mile- Center Program Director, Cruisers” toy age. There is no charge to Mary Lou Niedzielski at 562- and food col- seniors for the service which 6435, to sign up or get addi- lection drive. is funded by the Westfield tional information about the (Photos by Community Development program. Marc St.Onge) Block Grant, Sarah Gillett Services for the Elderly, the Massachusetts Executive Ballroom Dance Office of Elder Affairs, and at the Westfield private donations. For more information, contact Joyce Senior Center Peregrin at the Senior Center Do you enjoy ballroom at 562-6435. dancing? On the fourth Monday of every month from ‘Male Call!’ 2 to 4 p.m., the Westfield Senior Center Great Room is Fitness Class the hot spot to trip the light fantastic! Couples and singles at Westfield have the opportunity to dance Senior Center the afternoon away. Local favorite musician, Richie Steve Conca, owner of Mitnick provides the live Conca Sport and Fitness, music each month. The cost is facilitates “Male Call!”, an $3 per person on a pay-as- all-male fitness class at the you-go basis. No advance Westfield Senior Center on sign-ups are necessary. The Monday and Wednesday Westfield Senior Center is mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. located at 45 Noble Street. The cost is $5 per class on a pay-as-you-go basis. This is a general fitness class designed “Be Aware, specifically for older men with a variety of fitness abili- Be Prepared!” ties. Please remember that Packets Available participants utilizing the Fitness Room for classes and The thought of preparing dance sessions are required to for disasters or emergencies change their footwear before can be overwhelming. walking on the hardwood Planning is key! The Medical floor and also sign a Release Reserve Corps of Hampden of Liability and Usage County has prepared a family Agreement. For more infor- records packet to assist in the Russell Police Chief Kevin Hennessey and Lt. Jennifer Dubiel collecting toys and food at the department’s annual “Stuff mation, contact the Westfield planning process. The docu- The Cruisers” event Saturday. (Photos by Marc St.Onge) Senior Center at 562-6435. ment is extensive but simple to complete. “Be Aware, Be Prepared!” packets are avail- ‘Side By Side’ able at the Westfield Senior Chess at the Westfield Senior Center, 45 the third Tuesday of the month Local Legislators Center, 45 Noble Street. Once Noble Street. Gary Wynn from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and Support Group completed, the document Westfield Senior owner of “New Ears” in is open to individuals with Hold Office Hours at the Westfield should be kept in a clear Center Southwick is at the Senior low vision and those who sup- Representative John Velis watertight plastic bag, ready Center on the second port them. The group is facili- and/or his Legislative Aide, Senior Center to be taken with you in the Each Monday afternoon Wednesday of every month tated by Council On Aging Chiara McNally holds office from 1 to 3 p.m., a small from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Activities Aide, Agnes The Westfield Senior event of a disaster if you need hours at the Westfield Senior dedicated group of Chess Jeff Halls from “Baystate Fleming. Guest speakers, Center’s “Side By Side” sup- to evacuate your home. It is Center every Thursday from players gathers for one of the Hearing Aids” is at the group discussions, solutions port group meets on the fourth the hope of the Medical 11 a.m. to noon. City Council quietest activities at the Westfield Senior Center on and strategies for common Friday of the month from Reserve Corps that you will President Ralph Figy is gener- Westfield Senior Center. Les the fourth Wednesday of challenges, and new friend- 9:30 to 11 a.m. and is open to never have to use the “Be ally at the Senior Center on Hutton offers Chess instruc- every month from 10 a.m. to ships are just some of the any senior who is a little over- Aware, Be Prepared!” docu- the third Thursday of the tion and guidance to anyone noon. Both Jeff and Gary are benefits of participation. whelmed with the stresses of ment. But hope is not a plan! month from 11 a.m. to noon. who is interested in learning Licensed Hearing Instrument Please call Agnes Fleming at life. Whether an older adult is Please take advantage of these the game. No prior experience Specialists. They evaluate the Senior Center, 562-6435, dealing with health problems, opportunities to meet with is necessary and Chess sets each participant’s needs on an if you would like more infor- the loss of close family mem- Westfield Senior your local Westfield legisla- are provided. Lessons are tai- individual basis including mation. The Westfield Senior bers and friends, or caregiver tors and ask questions, voice Center Offers lored to the participant’s abili- accurate hearing screening, Center is located at 45 Noble responsibilities, the support of your opinion, or just put a ties and goals. Experienced in-the-canal earwax inspec- Street. others, often “in the same ‘Real Estate face with a name. The players can always enjoy a tion, hearing aid cleaning, and boat,” can be most helpful. Westfield Senior Center is Reality’ friendly game and helpful free minor repairs including Participants chat informally located at 45 Noble Street. advice. The benefits of the tubing replacements. Visits over coffee or tea and all dis- Are you an older adult who game are numerous. Chess are approximately 15 to 30 cussions are strictly confiden- is thinking of buying or sell- helps to improve memory, minutes in length. The infor- tial. Please consider joining ing a house, downsizing, and concentration, logical think- mational and testing services the group as a “regular” or a want to know your options? ing, and creativity. But most provided at the Westfield “drop-in.” For more informa- It’s never too soon to begin importantly, it’s an enjoyable Senior Center are free of tion, call Tina Gorman at the exploring and gathering infor- way to exercise your brain! charge to those who have an Senior Center, 562-6435. The mation for the future. Drop in and join the group appointment. Please call Westfield Senior Center is Experienced Realtor and any Monday afternoon. The Agnes Fleming at the Senior located at 45 Noble Street. Friends of the Westfield Senior Center Board member Westfield Senior Center is Center at 562-6435 to sched- Lesley Lambert is at the located at 45 Noble Street. ule an appointment. Nursing Services Senior Center on the second Hearing Aid Wednesday of every month at the Westfield from 12:30 to 1 p.m. on the Services at ‘Viewpoints’ Senior Center “Deck” of the Great Room to Low Vision get you started in the process the Westfield Nursing services are avail- or answer any real estate Senior Center Support Group able at the Westfield Senior questions that you might Center, 45 Noble Street, Hearing aid screenings are The Westfield Senior have. No advance sign-ups Center’s “Viewpoints” low thanks to the generosity of are necessary. done twice a month at the Baystate Noble Hospital. vision support group meets on THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2019 - PAGE 7 SPORTS

The Springfield Thunderbirds celebrate a goal against the Providence Bruins Saturday at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. (Photo courtesy of Springfield Thunderbirds) Bruins sweep weekend series against T-Birds PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The ers. First, Jeremy Lauzon fun- stops in the victory. Oskar Former Bruin Tommy took his time with a 2-on-1 Desrosiers to give the Bruins Springfield Thunderbirds neled a wrist shot from the Steen picked up the final Cross jumped out to a red-hot advantage to snap a wrist shot a 4-3 lead, which would hold (15-14-1-0) could not capital- left point through a cutting Bruins goal on the power play start just 5:00 into the open- through Desrosiers’ blocker up heading into the third. ize on early chances, and the screen and got credit for his in the opening minute of the ing period, as Jayce Hawryluk side to tie the game, 2-2. With both teams pushing Providence Bruins (18-9-1-2) first tally of the season to third. set him up on a rink-wide Each team kept the oppo- one another in a literal and completed the home-and- make it 1-0 at 6:11. Montembeault’s night feed from left circle to right nent’s goalie busy, as figurative sense, the third home sweep on Sunday after- Near the end of the period, ended with 28 saves in defeat. circle in the offensive zone. Providence threw 18 pucks period produced post-whistle noon with a 5-0 win over the Jakub Zboril found himself in The T-Birds get a few days Cross immediately let a wris- on Desrosiers, while the fireworks at just about every T-Birds inside the Dunkin’ a similar situation at the to regroup before hosting the ter fly that tickled the twine in T-Birds launched 11 in stoppage in play. When Brady Donuts Center. Bruins’ offensive blue line, Bridgeport Sound Tigers for the top shelf, beating Max Lagace’s direction. Keeper and Jeremy Lauzon The first period carried firing a wrist shot from the Star Wars Night on Friday at Lagace to give Springfield Both teams kept the offense took matching minor penal- over surprisingly little bad center point. With heavier the MassMutual Center at the 1-0 advantage. going with no hesitation to ties, 4-on-4 hockey ensued blood from a feisty third peri- traffic in front of 7:05 p.m. Providence’s penalty kill start the second. Robert and at 9:52, Aleksi Saarela od and overtime session the Montembeault this time, the For more ticket information proved to be its best asset in Lantosi got the Bruins their danced into the offensive end previous evening. Springfield puck again found its way or to become a 2019-20 bouncing back from goals in first lead at 1:51 as he picked on the right wing, cut to the had multiple chances to draw through the maze to extend Springfield Thunderbirds the opening period, as Jack up a rebound in a race to the net on his backhand, then first blood with a power play the Bruins’ lead to 2-0 into ticket package member, or to Studnicka picked up a short- net to beat Desrosiers to make shuffled a forehand shot into and scoring chances in the the first intermission, to go purchase single game tickets, handed goal, sneaking a fore- it a 3-2 game. the top shelf to tie the game opening minutes. Owen along with Providence’s 17-8 call (413) 739-GOAL (4625) hand shot through Philippe T-Birds captain Paul and eventually force the 4-4 Tippett caught the crossbar first period shot edge. or visit www. Desrosiers at 5:45 to tie the Thompson took little time to game into overtime. with one chance, and Dryden Things went downhill in SpringfieldThunderbirds. game on the rookie’s 11th get the game back even as he After generating about a Hunt could not pound a loose the second for the T-Birds com. – Courtesy of Springfield goal of the season. beat Lagace on the glove side minute of offense, a tired trio puck past Bruins goaltender after Tommy Cross was Thunderbirds Cross was not finished, on a breakaway snap shot at of T-Birds got caught on the Dan Vladar on the T-Birds’ issued a match penalty for a Sat., Dec. 15 though, and on the same 2:04 to tie things up, 3-3. ice, and with the game on his first man advantage of the hit to the head of Cameron Providence Bruins 5, T-Birds power play, the long- For almost ten minutes, stick, Bruins captain Paul night. Hughes. With a major power Springfield Thunderbirds 4 time Bruin found a lane defense finally reigned Carey out-waited Desrosiers The Bruins survived the play out of that, the Bruins The Springfield toward the net on the left supreme, but after the Bruins from backhand to forehand to early threat and wound up struck twice in less than a Thunderbirds battled back wing side and slapped the drew their third power play score the game-winner, end- getting 12 of the final 15 minute on goals from Jack from a second intermission puck through Lagace at 6:18 chance on a Jack Rodewald ing the T-Birds’ streak of five shots of the opening period. Studnicka and Paul Carey. deficit to take a point from the to restore the T-Birds lead, goalie interference penalty, straight wins in games that Two of those shots found Providence locked it down Providence Bruins in a 5-4 2-1. Providence finally solved the extended beyond 60 minutes. their way into the net behind defensively, with Vladar overtime loss on Saturday The Bruins responded one Springfield PK with Peter – Courtesy of Springfield Sam Montembeault off the securing his second shutout in night inside the MassMutual more time while shorthanded Cehlarik one-timing a cross- Thunderbirds stick of Providence bluelin- his last four starts with 42 Center. at 14:56, as Trent Frederic ice pass from Lantosi through #21 Springfield rallies past Westfield State Owls WESTFIELD – Springfield College senior Jake Ross (Northampton, Mass./ Williston) posted a huge game with 30 points, 13 rebounds, five assists and four blocks as th #21-ranked Pride rallied past Westfield State, 80-67 in a local rivalry non-conference men’s bas- ketball game at the Woodward Center on Friday evening. Westfield (7-4) led 37-28 at the half, as Westfield lim- ited the pride to just 23 per- cent shooting (9-39) from the floor in the opening 20 min- utes. Springfield (8-0) chipped away at the Owls lead in the second half, finally grabbing the lead at 51-50 on a Sam Dion three-pointer with 12:15 left to play. After Westfield’s Jauch Green, Jr. (Hartford, Conn./Cromwell) answered with a step-back jumper to regain the lead, the Pride got back to back three pointers from Collin Lindsay (East Longmeadow, Mass.) and Ross to push the lead to Westfield State’s Vawn Lord goes to the hoop against 21st-ranked Springfield College. The Pride topped the Owls 80-67. (Photo courtesy Westfield State University 57-52. Sports) Westfield had the Pride lead down to as few as three Ross nearly shot for shot, as and Latin_ added 10 points points and 11 rebounds. ing multiple second and third- has also played its final game points, 65-62 with aGreen he finished with 27 points on and 12 rebounds. The Pride shot 55.9 percent chances on their offensive of the first semester, and will drive with 6:32 left, but Ross 8-22 shooting and 9-10 at the Springfield got 16 points from the floor in the second end. return to action when they was clutch down the stretch, foul line. Vawn Lord (West off the bench from Trey half in a dramatic reversal Westfield State will take a host the Naismith/West scoring seven of the Pride’s Springfield, Mass./Amherst) Witter (Unionville, Conn./ from the first. Springfield break for final exams before Springfield Holiday Inn final 15 points to help close added 16 points for the Owls, Farmington), and 10 points held a 52-40 edge in total returning to action with a Classic on January 3 and 4. – the game out. and Marcus Collins from Lindsay. Heath Post rebounds and grabbed 21 road game at Roger Williams Courtesy of Westfield State The Owls’ Green matched (Cambridge, Mass./Rindge (Cheshire, Conn.) added 10 offensive rebounds in creat- on Mon., Dec. 30. Springfield University Sports

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Tues., Dec. 17 Fri., Jan. 3 Tues., Dec. 17 BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING @ Chicopee Comp HS, BOYS BASKETBALL @ West Springfield HS, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Smith Academy, 7 p.m. Tues., Dec. 31 4 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Holyoke, 7 p.m. NEW YEAR’S EVE - No Sports Scheduled BOYS WRESTLING @ West Springfield HS, 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Worcester Academy, Amelia Wed., Dec. 18 Park Arena, 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Chicopee Comp, Fitzpatrick Wed., Jan. 1 Wed., Dec. 18 Ice Arena, 7:30 p.m. NEW YEAR’S DAY - No Sports Scheduled BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Longmeadow, Amelia Park Sat., Jan. 4 BOYS WRESTLING vs. Athol, 6 p.m. Arena, 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Marlborough, Navin Ice Thurs., Jan. 2 BOYS WRESTLING @ Sabis International Charter Hockey Rink, 6:10 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 19 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Hampshire, 7 p.m. School, 7 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL @ Mahar Regional School, GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Turners Falls HS, 7 p.m. Mon., Jan. 6 7 p.m. BOYS WRESTLING @ John J. Duggan Academy, 7 Thurs., Dec. 19 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Granby, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Ware, 7 p.m. p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Putnam, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Holyoke HS, 7 p.m. Tues., Jan. 7 Fri., Dec. 20 Fri., Jan. 3 BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING @ Central HS, 4 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL @ Holyoke HS, 7 p.m. No Sports Scheduled BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Belchertown, Mullins Center BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING vs. Agawam, 4 p.m. Practice Rink (Amherst), 7:30 p.m. Fri., Dec. 20 BOYS WRESTLING vs. Ludlow, 7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 21 No Sports Scheduled BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Swampscott, 7 p.m. Mon., Jan. 6 Wed., Jan. 8 BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Easthampton, 6 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Wahconah, 7 p.m. Mon., Dec. 23 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Mount Greylock, 6:30 p.m. BOYS WRESTLING @ Longmeadow HS, Time TBD BOYS BASKETBALL @ Commerce HS, 7 p.m. Tues., Jan. 7 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Northampton, 7 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 9 Mon., Dec. 23 BOYS BASKETBALL @ Ware Jr./Sr. HS, 7 p.m. BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING vs. West Springfield, No Sports Scheduled GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Pioneer Valley Regional 4 p.m. School, 7 p.m. Wed., Jan. 8 Fri., Jan. 10 BOYS WRESTLING @ Chicopee HS, 7 p.m. Tues., Dec. 24 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Chicopee Comp, 7 p.m. Tues., Dec. 24 CHRISTMAS EVE - No Sports Scheduled BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Longmeadow, Mass Mutual CHRISTMAS EVE - No Sports Scheduled Thurs., Jan. 9 Center, 4 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Hopkins Academy, 7 p.m. Wed., Dec. 25 Wed., Dec. 25 CHRISTMAS - No Sports Scheduled Sat., Jan. 11 CHRISTMAS DAY - No Sports Scheduled Fri., Jan. 10 BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. Auburn, Amelia Park Arena, BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Granby, 7 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 26 5:40 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 26 GIRLS BASKETBALL @ West Springfield HS, 7 No Sports Scheduled BOYS WRESTLING @ Ludlow Duals, Ludlow HS, No Sports Scheduled p.m. 10 a.m. Fri., Dec. 27 Fri., Dec. 27 Mon., Jan. 13 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Agawam, 7 p.m. Mon., Jan. 13 No Sports Scheduled BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Mount Greylock, 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Gloucester HS, Dorothy GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Chicopee, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Mount Greylock Regional Talbot Rink, 8 p.m. Sat., Dec. 28 School, 7 p.m. BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Greenfield, Collins-Moylan Sat., Dec. 28 Tues., Jan. 14 Arena, 6:30 p.m. Tues., Jan. 14 BOYS ICE HOCKEY @ Gloucester HS, Dorothy BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Central, 7 p.m. No Sports Scheduled Talbot Rink, Time TBD BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING @ East Longmeadow HS, Mon., Dec. 30 4 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Putnam, 7 p.m. Mon., Dec. 30 GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Central HS, 7 p.m. Wed., Jan. 15 BOYS ICE HOCKEY vs. East Longmeadow, Amelia Tues., Dec. 31 Park Arena, 7 p.m. NEW YEAR’S EVE - No Sports Scheduled BOYS WRESTLING vs. Northampton, 7 p.m.

Wed., Jan. 1 Thurs., Jan. 16 NEW YEAR’S DAY - No Sports Scheduled BOYS BASKETBALL @ Agawam HS, 7 p.m.

Thurs., Jan. 2 BOYS WRESTLING vs. Holyoke, 7 p.m. Fri., Jan. 17 FOOTBALL CHALLENGE BOYS/GIRLS SWIMMING vs. Minnechaug, 4 p.m.

Entry Forms will appear in the printed edition of The Westfield News daily Monday thru Friday, and weekly in The Original Pennysaver, East Longmeadow Reminder, Agawam Reminder, and Chicopee Herald. The Putz’ Picks and Winners will be published in the Saturday edition of the Westfield WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY News, and in the following week’s edition of The Original Pennysaver, Agawam Reminder, East Longmeadow Reminder, and Chicopee Herald. Picks and Winners will also be posted on TheWestfieldNews.com and on TheReminder.com Thurs., Dec. 19 Mon., Jan. 6 Box Out Cancer Tournament - BOYS BASKETBALL No Sports Scheduled Original entry forms must be used. No duplicates or copies will be accepted. Completed entry vs. Gateway, 7 p.m. forms must be postmarked by midnight on the Friday of that week’s contest. Beat The ‘Putz’ and Tues., Jan. 7 finish with the best record overall to claim that week’s prize. Each weekly winner will be entered in Fri., Dec. 20 BOYS BASKETBALL @ Gateway Regional HS, the end of the season drawing! Box Out Cancer Tournament - BOYS BASKETBALL 6:30 p.m. vs. TBD, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ John J. Duggan Academy, Wed., Jan. 8 6 p.m. No Sports Scheduled WEEKLY PRIZE: $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO THE TAVERN RESTAURANT ALL WINNERS WILL BE ENTERED IN OUR END OF SEASON DRAWING... Mon., Dec. 23 Thurs., Jan. 9 No Sports Scheduled GIRLS BASKETBALL @ HS of Sci-Tech, 6 p.m.

Tues., Dec. 24 Fri., Jan. 10 CHRISTMAS EVE - No Sports Scheduled BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Hampden Charter School GRAND PRIZE 2ND PRIZE 3RD PRIZE of Science, 7 p.m. SUPER BOWL PARTY WEBER Q3200 $ Wed., Dec. 25 100 CHRISTMAS DAY - No Sports Scheduled Mon., Jan. 13 Catered By GAS GRILL BOYS BASKETBALL @ John J. Duggan Academy, GIFT CARD Thurs., Dec. 26 7 p.m. North Elm Butcher Block!! No Sports Scheduled $419 Tues., Jan. 14 RETAIL Fri., Dec. 27 GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Franklin Tech, 6 p.m. No Sports Scheduled $1,000 Wed., Jan. 15 Value! Mon., Dec. 30 No Sports Scheduled BOYS BASKETBALL @ Ludlow HS, 2:30 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 16 Tues., Dec. 31 BOYS BASKETBALL @ Pioneer Valley Christian 3 Country Club Rd. NEW YEAR’S EVE - No Sports Scheduled Academy, 7 p.m. 37 North Elm St. • Westfield, MA www.mannystv.com Holyoke, MA Wed., Jan. 1 Fri., Jan. 17 NEW YEAR’S DAY - No Sports Scheduled GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. St. Mary’s, 6 p.m.

Thurs., Jan. 2 Mon., Jan. 20 6 BIG SCREEN TV’S - NFL SPORTS PACKAGE BOYS BASKETBALL vs. St. Mary’s, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Gateway Regional HS, 6 p.m. THE PRIME RIB SPECIALS Thursday & Sunday Fri., Jan. 3 Tavern GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Hampden Charter School Tues., Jan. 21 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Thursday thru Sunday of Science, 6 p.m. BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Pathfinder, 7 p.m. RESTAURANT WESTFIELD 2 Broad St. Westfield, MA • 413-562-0335 tavernrestaurantwestfield.com OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER 7 DAYS - 7 NIGHTS ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL NAME: Tues., Dec. 17 Fri., Jan. 3 WEEK 16 PICKS No Sports Scheduled GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Gateway Regional HS, ______6:30 p.m. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 Wed., Dec. 18 No Sports Scheduled Mon., Jan. 6 J Jacksonville @ J Atlanta ADDRESS: BOYS BASKETBALL @ Paulo Freire Social Justice Thurs., Dec. 19 Charter School, South End Community Center, 7 p.m. J Baltimore @ J Cleveland Box Out Cancer Tournament - BOYS BASKETBALL GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Commerce, ______vs. Hampden Charter School of Science @ Westfield Westfield Intermediate School, 5:30 p.m. J New Orleans @ J Tennessee Technical Academy HS, 5 p.m. ______Tues., Jan. 7 J Carolina @ J Indianapolis Fri., Dec. 20 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Pioneer Valley Christian ______Box Out Cancer Tournament - BOYS BASKETBALL Academy, Westfield Intermediate School, 6:30 p.m. vs. TBD, Time TBD J Cincinnati @ J Miami GIRLS BASKETBALL @ HS of Sci-Tech, 4 p.m. Wed., Jan. 8 GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Renaissance, Boland J Pittsburgh @ J NY Jets PHONE: ______Mon., Dec. 23 School, 6 p.m. No Sports Scheduled J NY Giants @ J Washington Thurs., Jan. 9 Select your picks and mail or Tues., Dec. 24 No Sports Scheduled J Detroit @ J Denver drop off your entry to: CHRISTMAS EVE - No Sports Scheduled Fri., Jan. 10 J Oakland @ J LA Chargers BEAT THE PUTZ Wed., Dec. 25 BOYS BASKETBALL vs. John J. Duggan Academy, CHRISTMAS DAY - No Sports Scheduled Westfield Intermediate School, 6:30 p.m. J J The Westfield News Dallas @ Philadelphia 62 School Street Thurs., Dec. 26 Mon., Jan. 13 No Sports Scheduled BOYS BASKETBALL @ McCann Tech HS, 7 p.m. J Arizona @ J Seattle Westfield, MA 01085 Fri., Dec. 27 Tues., Jan. 14 TIE BREAKER BOYS BASKETBALL vs. Ludlow, Westfield GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Pioneer Valley Christian Intermediate School, 6:30 p.m. Academy, Westfield Intermediate School, 5:30 p.m. J Kansas City @ J Chicago TOTAL POINTS:______GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Pathfinder Regional- Vocational-Technical HS, 3:30 p.m. Wed., Jan. 15 This contest is open to any/all readers eighteen (18) years of age or older, unless otherwise specified by Reminders Publishing, LLC. Contest is open to U.S. residents only. Reminders Publishing, LLC employees and GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Monson, Westfield their relatives are not eligible for the contest. Odds of winning a prize will depend on the number of qualified entries. All contest entries become the sole property of Reminders Publishing, LLC. Only one winner or qualifier per family or household will be allowed. The decision of Reminders Publishing, LLC, is final. All contestants acknowledge as a condition of entry, that Reminders Publishing, LLC has a right to publicize or Mon., Dec. 30 Intermediate School, 5:30 p.m. broadcast the winner’s name, character, likeness, voice, or all matters incidental herein . All prizes are non-transferable and void where prohibited by law. No cash substitution of prizes allowed. Winners understand BOYS BASKETBALL @ Franklin Tech HS, 7 p.m. and agree that they are responsible for any and all taxes incurred on prizes received within the year of winning. If required by Reminders Publishing, LLC, or its affiliates, winners must sign a liability release prior to receiving their prize. Prizes will be mailed either f irst, second, or third class U.S. Mail at the discretion of Reminders Publishing, LLC. If the prize is to be mailed, it is the responsibly of the winners to provide Reminders Thurs., Jan. 16 Publishing, LLC with a current and correct mailing address. Reminders Publishing, LLC is not responsible for, nor obligated to replace, any lost, stolen, or damaged prize sent through the U.S. Mail. If the winner is Tues., Dec. 31 BOYS BASKETBALL @ Pathfinder instructed by Reminders Publishing, LLC or its affiliates to personally pick up their prize, it must be claimed within thirty (30) calendar days of winning. Upon pick-up of prize, proper picture identification (i.e. valid driver’s license, passport) from the winner may be required. Reminders Publishing, LLC will not notify winners of the time remaining on their prize. It is the responsibility of the winner to claim the prize within the NEW YEAR’S EVE - No Sports Scheduled Regional-Vocational-Technical HS, 7 p.m. thirty- (30) day timeframe. All unclaimed prizes after thirty (30) days will automatically be forfeited. Reminders Publishing, LLC is at liberty to give away any unclaimed prize at the end of the thirty- (30) day grace period. In the event that a winner voluntarily chooses to not accept a prize, he/she automatically forfeits all claims to that prize. Reminders Publishing, LLC then has the right, but not the obligation, to award that prize to a contest runner-up. Reminders Publishing, LLC may substitute another prize of equal value, in the event of non-availability of a prize. Employees of Reminders Publishing, LLC and their families or households Wed., Jan. 1 Fri., Jan. 17 are ineligible to enter/win any contest. All contestants shall release Reminders Publishing, LLC, its agencies, affiliates, sponsors or representatives from any and all liability and injury, financial, personal, or otherwise, NEW YEAR’S DAY - No Sports Scheduled GIRLS BASKETBALL @ Westfield Technical resulting from any contests presented by Reminders Publishing, LLC Additions or deletions to these rules may be made at the discretion of Reminders Publishing, LLC and may be enacted at any time. Contestants enter by filling out the “Beat the Putz” pick sheets, included in Monday through Friday’s editions of The Westfield News and The Original Pennysaver. Copies of entry forms will not be accepted. Contestants choose Academy HS, 6 p.m. one team to win each game from the list of NFL games for that particular week. The winning entry will be the one with the most wins on Sunday. In the event of a tie among more than one entry, the Sunday night Thurs., Jan. 2 game score will be used as a tie-breaker. Contestants are to choose the total number of points scored in the Sunday night game. To be given credit for the tiebreaker, the contestant must come closest to the total points scored in the game. Reminders Publishing, LLC will award a maximum of one (1) prize per week. The exact number of prizes awarded each month will be decided by Reminders Publishing, LLC in its sole BOYS BASKETBALL @ Westfield Technical Mon., Jan. 20 discretion. The prizes to be awarded each week will be determined by Reminders Publishing, LLC In the event that there are more eligible winners than the number of prizes awarded for a particular week, Reminders Academy, 7 p.m. GIRLS BASKETBALL vs. Smith Vocational, Publishing, LLC will randomly select one winner for that particular week. Winner is determined by most correct games won. The tiebreaker is used when more than one entry have the same number of wins. At that Westfield Intermediate School, 5:30 p.m. point, the total number of points gi ven by the contestant will determine winner. In the event of a game not being completed, that game will not be considered in the final tabulation for that week’s games. The grand prize winner will be selected by a random drawing of all entries better than “The Putz” from throughout the entire 17-week regular season. This contest is merely for entertainment purposes. It is not meant to promote or to faci litate gambling or illegal activity.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019: This year, you will see that much tumbles into place in your life. The matters that do not fall into place reveal some type of inner conflict. Let go if possible. If you are single, you will meet someone where life, dating and your inter- actions flow with ease. You will recognize this DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker person as special to your life when you meet him or her. If you are attached, you could spend more time with your partner’s family and friends. Travel also could play a significant role in your life together. VIRGO tends to fuss a lot. They are very detail oriented.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So- so; 1-Difficult

ARIES (March 21-April 19)  Recent hard work pays off in a most unexpected manner. When interested, you are naturally industrious and give more than SCARY GARY Mark Buford 100%. A surprise win -- perhaps you bought a lottery ticket or made a bet with a friend -- comes forward. Tonight: Make it your treat. TAURUS (April 20-May 20)  Your creativity is enhanced by the moment. More and more, you let go of the conventional and try unique ideas. At times, you could stun others with this new and seemingly disruptive behavior. Tonight: Someone is clearly drawn to your uniqueness. Crosswords GEMINI (May 21-June 20)  You might have noticed how strong-willed a loved one has become recently. DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni Perhaps the holidays create some feeling of negativity for this person. Keep smiling and let his or her ill humor flow over you. Tonight: Head home with a favorite dessert in hand. CANCER (June 21-July 22)  A child could be more in touch with your feelings than you realize. In a discus- sion, you see how easily he or she reads you. With this knowledge, you might choose to relate to this person differently. Tonight: Be spontane- ous. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)  Be aware of the costs of the next few days. Unexpected demands could easily deplete B.C. Mastroianni and Hart your checkbook. On the other hand, you have an opportunity to make a difference with a key person in your life who you want to impress. Tonight: Out and smiling. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)  Try to grow past the immediate situation. Once you understand the dynamics and where others are coming from, you will see a personal matter in a new light. Do not get uptight about a choice you need to make. Tonight: Do the unexpected. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)  You could find a partner acting in an unusual and unconventional manner. Your ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie discomfort becomes apparent. Do not try to change the situation; try to understand it. Keep a tight hold on your finances. Tonight: Finishing up all your shopping. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)  Be direct when dealing with a partner or close loved one. Look to the greater good or the happiness of both of you. Try not to become involved in a situation that is one or the other. You might notice this person has become more unpredictable. Tonight: Go with the flow. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)  You might decide to be slightly less avant-garde or adventurous and more anchored ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett on certain priorities. There could be errands or projects that need completion. Tonight: Respond to your own energy levels. You might need some sleep. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)  Your imagination seems to drift to faraway lands. Try to home in on a good idea when it pops up. Your practicality mixed with soaring creativity could create an unusual gift, event or idea. Tonight: Let your mind wander. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)  Friends surround you, which Cryptoquip might encourage you to be careful with your financial dealings -- especially around one per- ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe son. Go with an idea but keep your eyes open and prepare to work with the unexpected. Tonight: A must appearance. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)  Others might be more domi- nant, and you might not feel comfortable. You cannot change them, so get used to it. A family member or boss needs to get your opinion on a key matter but will not ask. Tonight: Be surpris- ing. BORN TODAY Pope Francis (1936), actress Kiersey Clemons (1993), actress Laurie Holden (1969) PAGE 10 - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2019 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS 2019-2020 Westfield State University Men’s Basketball Schedule DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME Dear Annie By ANNIE LANE Mon Dec. 30 at Roger Williams 4:00 Sun Jan. 5 at Wheaton 2:00 Sat Jan. 11 FRAMINGHAM STATE 2:00 Tue Jan. 14 at Worcester State 7:30 Thur Jan. 16 FITCHBURG STATE 7:30 Sat Jan. 18 at Bridgewater State 3:00 Conversation Now to Save Friendship Forever Sat Jan. 25 SALEM STATE 2:00 Dear Annie: I’m part of a group and eventually the group will no and said, “Oh! You’re family!” And Wed Jan. 29 at MCLA 7:30 of eight women, all friends, who longer be a group. he went inside. I was confused for Sat Feb. 1 at Framingham State 3:00 gather periodically for good con- Have a one-on-one conversation a moment. Then I remembered I Wed Feb. 5 WORCESTER STATE 7:30 versation and to be together. But with her about your concerns. was wearing the pin, and the warm Sat Feb. 8 at Fitchburg State 2:00 one of the women dominates the Before you sit down, go in with the glow returned -- and it never left. Wed Feb. 12 BRIDGEWATER STATE 7:30 conversation for a significant time, mindset that you are doing this out I tell this story to stress that one Wed Feb. 19 at Salem State 7:00 every time. of love and respect for your friend- thing (out of many) that the gay It usually starts off with some- ship. And start by pointing out her community has given to the world Sat Feb. 22 MCLA 2:00 thing like, “My husband,” or “My many positive qualities. is the strong and vital notion that Tues Feb. 25 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBA sisters,” or “My best friend’s son,” Dear Annie: I’m sitting here we are ALL family, especially the Thur Feb. 27 MASCAC Semifinals TBA and most of the time it has nothing reading a letter to you from “Lonely connected notion that chosen fam- Sat Feb. 29 MASCAC Championship TBA to do with the conversation we and Sad for my Birthday,” a gay ily can be every bit as beautiful -- if were in. man who has a troubled relation- not more so -- than blood family. This friend is kind, generous and ship with his family in part because I know it can be brutal when loving, and she certainly cares for of his sexuality. You encouraged family doesn’t love you for who all of us, but the overtaking of con- him to look beyond his family you are (this happens to all kinds of 2019-2020 Westfield State Ice Hockey Schedule versation is beginning to make a members for the love and support people), but that doesn’t mean that DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME couple of us not want to come to that he deserves. you can’t make your own new fam- our gatherings. I want him to know about some- ily. And the best way to make good Thur Jan. 9 at Stonehill 4:10 We can’t figure out how to let her thing that happened to me about 25 family is to make good friends. know without hurting her. Can you years ago. I went to my very first And the best way to make good Sat Jan. 11 at Worcester State 7:10 help? -- Spokesperson for the gay pride festival. I’m not gay, but friends is to be a good friend. I wish Thur Jan. 16 at Salem State 7:00 Group I felt so very loved and accepted. It him happiness on his birthday and Sat Jan. 18 at Plymouth State 6:00 Dear Spokesperson for the was a very joyful occasion. It every day! -- Blessed with a Chosen Wed Jan. 22 at Anna Maria 6:40 Group: Your friend sounds kind seemed as if those individuals who Family in Pennsylvania Sat Jan. 25 FITCHBURG STATE 5:35 and lovely but completely unaware knew all too well what it meant to Dear Blessed: Thank you for Thur Jan. 30 at Framingham State 7:30 of how she is dominating the con- be rejected were all the more dedi- your beautiful letter reminding us Sat Feb. 1 at UMass Dartmouth 4:20 versation. People do this for all cated to being inclusive and loving that family can be found anywhere, Thur Feb. 6 WORCESTER STATE 7:35 sorts of reasons, including social towards everyone. I was blown as long as we’re open to it. Sat Feb. 8 SALEM STATE 5:35 anxiety, boredom or feeling ner- away by the feeling, and the warm “Ask Me Anything: A Year of Thur Feb. 13 at Plymouth State 6:00 vous by lulls in conversation. As glow stayed with me for a long Advice From Dear Annie” is out her friend who truly cares about time. now! Annie Lane’s debut book -- Thur Feb. 20 at Fitchburg State 7:00 her, you need to let her know. A few weeks later, I was leaving featuring favorite columns on love, Sat Feb. 22 FRAMINGHAM STATE 5:35 When we know better, we do bet- a movie I’d attended by myself, friendship, family and etiquette -- is Tue Feb. 25 UMASS DARTMOUTH 7:35 ter. and I happened to be wearing a available as a paperback and Sat Feb. 29 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBD A difficult conversation now will rainbow button that had been given e-book. Visit http://www.creator- Tues March 3 MASCAC Semifinals TBD save her from a great deal of pain. to me at the festival. As I walked spublishing.com for more informa- Sat March 7 MASCAC Championship TBD If you don’t let her know what she out the door, a man held the door tion. Send your questions for Annie is doing, then she will keep doing it open for me, smiled very warmly Lane to [email protected]. 2019-2020 Westfield State University Women’s Basketball Schedule DAYTE DA OPPONENT TIME

HINTS FROM HELOISE Thur Jan. 2 at Western New England 6:00 Sat Jan. 4 WPI 1:00 Sat Jan. 11 FRAMINGHAM STATE 12:00 Tue Jan. 14 at Worcester State 5:30 Thur Jan. 16 FITCHBURG STATE 5:30 When water needs boiling Sat Jan. 18 at Bridgewater State 1:00 Wed Jan. 22 CONNECTICUT COLLEGE 7:00 Dear Readers: We take our Once the advisory is lifted (you’ll times, I have no idea where the Sat Jan. 25 SALEM STATE 12:00 water as a given, but what if there’s know from media outlets), flush church is. Not everyone has a Wed Jan. 29 at MCLA 5:30 a problem? A WATER MAIN your faucets. Check your water smartphone or computer. Sat Feb. 1 at Framingham State 1:00 BREAK can affect water quality, provider’s website for more com- Also, when it says, “In lieu of Wed Feb. 5 WORCESTER STATE 5:30 and less-than-average pressure plete information. -- Heloise flowers, make a donation to ___,” I Sat Feb. 8 at Fitchburg State 12:00 from a storage tank can contami- TECH TUESDAY don’t have the address and ZIP Wed Feb. 12 BRIDGEWATER STATE 5:30 nate the water with harmful bacte- Dear Readers: You soon may be code for that charity. This would be Wed Feb. 19 at Salem State 5:00 ria. able to charge your newer cell- a great help. -- A Reader, Your water provider may issue a phone, tablet, laptop and even your Youngstown, Ohio Sat Feb. 22 MCLA 12:00 Tues Feb. 25 MASCAC Quarterfinals TBA “boil water advisory.” There are electric car with a solar charger! BETTER BATHROOM Thur Feb. 27 MASCAC Semifinals TBA two kinds: precautionary (loss of This is in its infancy, but it could Dear Heloise: I live alone, and water pressure) and mandatory change the landscape of technolo- one thing I was concerned about Sat Feb. 29 MASCAC Championship TBA (confirmed contamination). gy. Stay tuned! -- Heloise was cleaning my shower stall. My Here are some things to know if HINT FROM HIM daughter gave me those socks with an advisory is posted: Dear Heloise: My hint is to the treads on them that the hospital * Discard ice cubes and foods always check your receipt for all gives you. They are perfect -- no made with tap water. the discounted items in the store’s slipping. 2019-2020 Westfield State University * Bring tap water to a rolling boil advertisement to see if you got the Also, I take a cotton ball and (large bubbles) for a few minutes, discount. I check, and the cashier spray some cologne on it and place Women’s Swimming & Diving Schedule then cool completely and store in has given me back my refund many it in a hiding place in the bathroom. the refrigerator for drinking, or use times. -- Dave P., Canton, Ohio Each time I clean the bathroom, I DAYTE DA OPPONENT TIME bottled water. Dave, how right you are! It is spray the cotton ball. It always * Give pets water that has been your job to be a good consumer and smells nice. -- A.C. Smith, Fri Jan. 17 at Saint Joseph, CT 4:30 boiled and cooled. to stay informed about what’s on Hagerstown, Md. Sat Jan. 18 PLYMOUTH STATE 1:00 * You can shower, but don’t take sale. -- Heloise Send a money-saving or timesav- Sat Jan. 25 WESTERN CONNECTICUT 1:00 any water in your mouth. DEATH NOTICE ing hint to Heloise, P.O. Box Sun Jan. 26 at Rhode Island College * Doing laundry is OK. Dear Heloise: Who does the 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279- Sat Feb. 1 LEC Championships 11:00 a.m. * Don’t use the dishwasher; wash death notices (in the newspaper)? 5001, or you can fax it to @ UMass Dartmouth dishes by hand with the boiled Why don’t they print the address of 1-210-HELOISE or email it to Thur Feb. 13 New England Championships water. the church and the ZIP code? Many [email protected]. Fri Feb. 14 New England Championships Sat Feb. 15 New England Championships Sun Feb. 16 New England Championships @ University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI

2019-2020 Westfield State University • Men’s-Women’s Indoor Track and Field DAYTE DA EVENT LOCATION Saturday Jan. 18 Pioneer Invitational Smith College- Northampton, Mass. Saturday Jan. 25 Massasoit Classic Springfield College - Springfield, Mass. Saturday Feb. 1 Rhode Island College Invitational Rhode Island College - Providence, RI Saturday Feb. 1 Bruce Lehane Invitational Boston University- Boston, Mass. Friday Feb. 7 Coast Guard Invitational Coast Guard- New London, Conn. Fri.-Sat. Feb. 7-8 All New England Reggie Lewis Center- Boston, Mass. Saturday Feb. 15 MASCAC Championships Smith College- Northampton, Mass. Saturday Feb. 22 Triangle Classic Springfield College- Springfield, Mass. Saturday March 7 Last Chance Meet TBD Fri.-Sat. March 8-9 NCAA Division III Championships Charlotte, N.C. December 10, 17, 24, 2019

NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Mi- chael J. Dowd to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., dated March 16, 2011 and recorded in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 18705, Page 473, of which mortgage the un- dersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 1:00 PM on January 6, 2020, on the mortgaged premises located at 2 Fowl- er Avenue, Westfield, Hampden County, Mas- sachusetts, all and singular the premises de- scribed in said mortgage, TO WIT: the land in Westfield, Hampden County, Mas- sachusetts, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin in the southerly line of Fowler Avenue at the northeasterly corner of land now or formerly of Thomas F. Brick, and running thence THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COMSOUTH 73° 04' EAST, alongTUESDAY, said Fowler Av- DECEMBER 17, 2019 - PAGE 11 enue, forty-five and 80/100 (45.80) feet to land now or formerly of Woronoco Savings Bank; SOUTH 14° 45' WEST, along last named land, seventy-five and 60/100DEADLINE: (75.60) feet, more 2 or DAYS DAY BEFORE less, to land now or formerly of James and Margaret Devine; thence NORTH 75° 01 WEST, along last named land, forty-five and 79/100 (45.79) feet to an iron pin at said land now or formerly of said Brick; andTo Advertise Call thence NORTH 14° 45' EAST, along last named land, seventy-six and 98/100 (76.98) feet to the iron413-562-4181 Ext. 118 pin at the place of beginning. CLASSIFIEDAvailable Online 24/7 at www.thewestfieldnews.com/classifieds SUBJECTEmail to anfloram@ easement of waythewestfield under instru- newsgroup.com ment dated October 1, 1970, and recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 3544, Page 338. BEING the premises conveyed to the mort- gagor herein by deed recorded immediately LEGAL NOTICES prior hereto. HELP WANTED December 10, 17, 24, 2019 For mortgagor's(s') title see deed recorded with Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book GATEWAY REGIONAL NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL 18705, Page 471. SCHOOL DISTRICT ESTATE Looking for a These premises will be sold and conveyed 12 Littleville Road LookingLooking for for a a Huntington, MA 01050 By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, coven- contained in a certain mortgage given by Mi- 2019-20 chael J. Dowd to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., ants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, im- provements, public assessments, any and all EXTRA-CURRICULAR dated March 16, 2011 and recorded in the POSITIONS AVAILABLE Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and UniqueUniqueUnique Gift? Gift?Gift? sewer liens and any other municipal assess- 18705, Page 473, of which mortgage the un- ADVISORSHIPS - dersigned is the present holder, for breach of ments or liens or existing encumbrances of re- the conditions of said mortgage and for the cord which are in force and are applicable, High School Drama Scenery purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at having priority over said mortgage, whether or Arts Advisor Public Auction at 1:00 PM on January 6, 2020, not reference to such restrictions, easements, on the mortgaged premises located at 2 Fowl- improvements, liens or encumbrances is made High School Drama Advisor 2019-2020 Westfield State Ice Hockey Schedule er Avenue, Westfield,Can HampdenYou Help County, Sarah? Mas- in the deed. sachusetts, all and singular the premises de- This isSarah a stipend Helps position. All Seniors salaries ac- scribed in said mortgage, TERMS OF SALE: cording to Teachers’ Association Contract. DAY DATE OPPONENT TIME Must have a current CORI, National Finger- printing, and complete Mandatory Training, TO WIT: A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dol- Can lars by certified or bank check will be required Ethics, Conflict of Interest, EpiPen, Bully- the land in Westfield, Hampden County, Mas- ing, and Tech AUP. sachusetts, bounded and described as follows: to be paid by the purchaser at the time and You Thur Jan. 9 at Stonehill 4:10 place of sale. The balance is to be paid by cer- tified or bank check at Harmon Law Offices, Send letter of interest Sat Jan. 11 at Worcester State 7:10 Beginning at an iron pin in the southerly line of and resume to:Help Thur Jan. 16 at Salem State 7:00 Fowler Avenue at the northeasterly corner of P.C., 150 California St., Newton, Massachu- land now or formerly of Thomas F. Brick, and setts 02458, or by mail to P.O. Box 610389, Jason Finnie, Principal Newton Highlands, Massachusetts 02461- Sarah? Sat Jan. 18 at Plymouth State 6:00 running thence www.sarahgillett.orgGateway Regional www.sarahgillett.org 0389, within thirty (30) days from the date of High School Wed Jan. 22 at Anna Maria 6:40 SOUTH 73° 04' EAST, along said Fowler Av- sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser for re- 12 Littleville Road Sat Jan. 25 FITCHBURG STATE 5:35 enue, forty-five and 80/100 (45.80) feet to land cording upon receipt in full of the purchase Huntington, MA 01050 now or formerly of Woronoco Savings Bank; price. The description of the premises con- Thur Jan. 30 at Framingham State 7:30 tained in said mortgage shall control in the DEADLINE: Put aPutPut picture aa picturepicture of someone ofof someonesomeone SOUTH 14° 45' WEST, along last named land, event of an error in this publication. December 20, 2019 Sat Feb. 1 at UMass Dartmouth 4:20 seventy-five and 60/100 (75.60) feet, more or Thur Feb. 6 WORCESTER STATE 7:35 less, to land now or formerly of James and Other terms, if any, to be announced at the GRSD is an EOE you youyoulove loveloveon a onon keepsake. aa keepsake.keepsake. Margaret Devine; thence sale. Sat Feb. 8 SALEM STATE 5:35 These are pictures the staff at The Thur Feb. 13 at Plymouth State 6:00 These Theseare pictures are pictures the staff the atstaff The at The NORTH 75° 01 WEST, along last named land, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. WestfieldWestfieldWestfield News GroupNewsNews GrouphaveGroup taken havehave attakentaken atat forty-five and 79/100 (45.79) feet to an iron pin Present holder of said mortgage Thur Feb. 20 at Fitchburg State 7:00 at said land now or formerly of said Brick; and How Did This events eventseventsthroughout throughoutthroughout our communities. ourour communities.communities. thence By its Attorneys, HouseHelp Seniors? 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These premises will be sold and conveyed Thur Jan. 2 at Western New England 6:00 subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, coven- Sat Jan. 4 WPI 1:00 ants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, im- provements, public assessments, any and all Sat Jan. 11 FRAMINGHAM STATE 12:00 unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and Tue Jan. 14 at Worcester State 5:30 sewer liens and any other municipal assess- ments or liens or existing encumbrances of re- Thur Jan. 16 FITCHBURG STATE 5:30 cord which are in force and are applicable, Sat Jan. 18 at Bridgewater State 1:00 having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, Wed Jan. 22 CONNECTICUT COLLEGE 7:00 improvements, liens or encumbrances is made Sat Jan. 25 SALEM STATE 12:00 in the deed. 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